Stranded commuters ride on a truck as they move through floodwater brought by monsoon rain, intensified by tropical storm Trami, in Las Pinas city, south of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Stringer (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS DISASTER)

Residents look inside an almost completely submerged car in floodwaters at a residential district in Las Pinas, Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Erik De Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Residents wade in floodwaters brought by monsoon rain, intensified by tropical storm Trami, in Kawit town of Cavite city, south of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Residents use umbrellas aboard a truck after they are evacuated from their houses swamped with floodwaters caused by monsoon rains in Sucat, Paranaque south of Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

People wade through floodwaters brought by monsoon rain and intensified by tropical storm Trami, in Las Pinas city, south of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Stringer (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Children play basketball in floodwaters caused by monsoon rains in Makati City, Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

An aerial view of Philippine capital Manila seen with swollen waterways after continuous monsoon rains, August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Erik De Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Philippine airforce aerial view of houses submerged in floodwaters in Laguna province, south of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Philippine Airforce/Handout (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT) NO COMMERCIAL USE. NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Residents wade through floodwaters brought by monsoon rain, intensified by tropical storm Trami, in Kawit town of Cavite city, south of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Rescuers wade through knee-deep flood waters as they lift a patient on-board a raft to be brought to a hospital in Malabon City, Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Al Falcon (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Philippine airforce aerial view of houses submerged in floodwaters in Laguna province, south of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Philippine Airforce/Handout (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Residents wade through floodwater in a residential district in Las Pinas, Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Erik De Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Residents wade in water along a flooded street in a residential district in Las Pinas, Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Erik De Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

A man pushes his wife on a makeshift raft along a flooded street in a residential district in Las Pinas, Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Erik De Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 19: A bus passes through floodwaters during a downpour that inundated parts of Las Pinas on August 19, 2013 in Las Pinas City south of Manila, Philippines. Tropical storm Trami which was enhanced by monsoon rains swept overnight through the southern metropolitan cities of Manila and leaving huge parts of four provinces flooded forcing residents to evacuate their homes and seek shelter in evacuation centers. At least three fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

A man carries a child as they wade through floodwaters caused by monsoon rains in Sucat, Paranaque south of Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Philippine airforce aerial view of houses and factories submerged in floodwaters in Laguna province, south of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Philippine Airforce/Handout (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS DISASTER SOCIETY) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Residents ride in pedicabs along a flooded street in a residential district in Las Pinas, Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Erik De Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Children play in floodwaters at a subdivision of a residential district in Las Pinas, Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Erik De Castro (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

A vendor, seen through a gap in a tarpaulin, wades through floodwaters caused by monsoon rains in Sucat, Paranaque south of Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

A family with their belongings sit in a covered basketball court turned into an evacuation center in Marikina city, east of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Al Falcon (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY)

Families guard their belongings as they settle at a covered basketball court turned evacuation center in Marikina city, east of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Al Falcon (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

A resident takes a break from cleaning her house that was flooded by monsoon rains in Sucat, Paranaque, south of Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY RELIGION)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 19: Affected residents hitch a ride on a ten wheeler truck during a downpour that inundated parts of Las Pinas on August 19, 2013 in Las Pinas City south of Manila, Philippines. Tropical storm Trami which was enhanced by monsoon rains swept overnight through the southern metropolitan cities of Manila and leaving huge parts of four provinces flooded forcing residents to evacuate their homes and seek shelter in evacuation centers. At least three fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 19: Affected residents hitch a ride on a ten wheeler truck during a downpour that inundated parts of Las Pinas on August 19, 2013 in Las Pinas City south of Manila, Philippines. Tropical storm Trami which was enhanced by monsoon rains swept overnight through the southern metropolitan cities of Manila and leaving huge parts of four provinces flooded forcing residents to evacuate their homes and seek shelter in evacuation centers. At least three fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

Families guard their belongings at a covered basketball court turned into an evacuation center in Marikina city, east of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Al Falcon (PHILIPPINES - Tags: POLITICS DISASTER SOCIETY)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 19: Affected residents hitch a ride in a ten wheeler truck during a downpour that inundated parts of Las Pinas on August 19, 2013 in Las Pinas City south of Manila, Philippines. Tropical storm Trami which was enhanced by monsoon rains swept overnight through the southern metropolitan cities of Manila and leaving huge parts of four provinces flooded forcing residents to evacuate their homes and seek shelter in evacuation centers. At least three fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 19: Affected residents hitch a ride on a ten wheeler truck during a downpour that inundated parts of Las Pinas on August 19, 2013 in Las Pinas City south of Manila, Philippines. Tropical storm Trami which was enhanced by monsoon rains swept overnight through the southern metropolitan cities of Manila and leaving huge parts of four provinces flooded forcing residents to evacuate their homes and seek shelter in evacuation centers. At least three fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 19: Vehicles pass through floodwaters that inundated parts of Las Pinas on August 19, 2013 in Las Pinas City south of Manila, Philippines. Tropical storm Trami which was enhanced by monsoon rains swept overnight through the southern metropolitan cities of Manila and leaving huge parts of four provinces flooded forcing residents to evacuate their homes and seek shelter in evacuation centers. At least three fatalities were recorded with thousands more still needing to be rescued.

A woman wades in floodwaters brought by monsoon rain, intensified by tropical storm Trami, in Kawit town of Cavite city, south of Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

Floods Wreak Havoc in Philippines: PICS

Residents use umbrellas aboard a truck after they are evacuated from their houses swamped with floodwaters caused by monsoon rains in Sucat, Paranaque south of Metro Manila August 19, 2013. Heavy rain in the Philippine capital brought by monsoon rain, intensified by Tropical storm Trami, forced the closure of government offices, schools, banks and most private companies on Monday, and residents in parts of the city and nearby provinces had to flee from their homes because of floods. At least three people were killed and two were missing in accidents caused by the rain and flooding, disaster and government officials said. REUTERS/John Javellana (PHILIPPINES - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)